Ben Cardin actually said...

"the challenge is that if we are all in agreement that this project needs to move forward, in the appropriate priority order..."

"I think we recognize in these circumstances that, on the one hand, the situation is time-urgent."

"If we need to change policy here or at least reflect upon the policy, we need to have that information from your Agency."

"I want you to bring us up to date as to how the Federal Government is in compliance with the best practices on stormwater runoff on their new facilities."